Underworld: Awakening (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray) [2017]

Love these movies. Replacement copy.

*Just had to put Blu-Ray in the title as the reviews for DVDs and Blu-Rays seem to be mixed togeter and it can be hard to tell the difference. Also, this is for the 2D version of the film. I don't have a 3D TV (sulk lol), though both versions are on the disc*I rented this out and really enjoyed it. Selene is back and doing what she does best... Ending anyone who gets in her way! Great action with some brilliant speial effects that really shine on Blu-Ray. Rated 18, it's a lot more gory and bloody then the previous films. A lot! The picture is perfect, very gorgeous, especially for a dark toned film. The surround (7.1 DTS HD Master Audio) sound is fantastic. It must be one of the best I've heard. Sounds popping up all over the room, and very loud ones too. I'm very impressed with both picture and audio! This is easily a reference quality film if you're got the right setup. The disc you put into your player has some nice artwork on it. I'm not a fan of plain discs. Also, I like the main menu. Some films you just get something basic like a picture and the choices below. Here you get nice background music and a bunch of brief scenes from the film playing on a loop. There's a nice bunch of special features included:FeaturettesSleene Rises - 12:15The Cast - 12:34Resuming the Action - 8:52Awakening a Franchise, Buding a Brutal New World - 18:55Building a better Lycan - 10:21Previsualizaion SequencesBlooper Reel - 3:23Previews"Heavy Rain" Music VideoThe only bad point about this flick is that it's only 1hr 18m (35s) long, and at the time I didn't feel like spending £15 on a new release that's so short. Then at the very start of the film there's a recap of the previous films which goes on for almost 1m 30s (27s) - so really in a way you're only getting about 1hr 17m. Which is why I waited for a price drop. For £5 this is my first bargin of 2013.

First of all I must admit that I am a huge fan of this franchise and so can't really give a review for ppl that have never watched any of these movies, as I am sucked into that fictional world already. For the ppl that haven't seen any of these movies I would just recommend to watch the first ones and make up your mind yourself if you are into this genre and world or not. It would also be better to understand this movie as it does build further on it.When I read alot of these reviews most of the ppl say the storyline is rubbish and unworthy for the franchise. All I can say to you guys is, I respect your opinion but what on earth did you expect? Underworld has never really had a brilliant storyline. Yes the first one had quit the story but it was the first one and everything was new, the world , the characters, the way things were done. So alot of story was told in that one to put the franchise on the map. Underworld has always been about Kate or Rhona Mitra (in the 3th one)looking good, a story filled with action and that is what ppl loved the most. Anyone that says they only watch the movies because of the brilliant and deep story are watching different movies... and if you are looking for a vampire thing with a brilliant story I would say go and watch True blood, alot of twists and interesting characters.Now about this movie. In my opinion it did deliver most of what was promised. Action wise it has never been better, the kills just gave me OMG moments, overall it looks better ( especially on Blu-ray). The story as said before isn't really like story of the year, but it's not as bad as alot of ppl say. It won't keep you on the edge of your seat but It won't give you a feeling like, really that again neither? ( like alot of action movies do these days). There are actually some moments that will surprise you... .Why did I not give it a 5? It's short, really really short, wich was bit disappointing, it's about 79 minutes runtime, although it says 89 minutes on the box, but the last 10 minutes are just the credits. The first one was over 2 hours and it's getting shorter and shorter, so a movie with this kind of budget should have had a longer duration. This can be turned around to be a good thing by saying it was good enough that I wanted more but I don't accept it like that.In short: If you like the underworld series because of what it is, a relative good story, packed with loads of amazing action and Kate looking better then ever before, then you will like this movie. If on the other hand you only liked the first underworld cause that had alot of story to it, cause of reasons mentioned above, then you might not really like this movie and you should probably just rent it.Thanks for reading and don't be afraid of the lower rated reviews, everyone should make up his/her own mind. Reviews are just a guidance...Side note: The extras on the blu-ray version:1) Bloopers2) featurettes: Selene Rises, Resuming the Action, Awakening a Franchise: building a brutal new world, Building a better Lycan3) Music video (Heavy Prey)4) Previsualization sequences (videogame style)5) Filmmakers's commentary on / off

After "Rise of the Lycans" I'm glad to find Selene/(and what would have been) Michael taking centre stage again. Not that it was a bad film but I feel that the flashbacks in the original was sufficient enough to explain what had happened.As for Awakening, I had low expectations going into the theatre and afterwards felt that the film itself was a good solid entry on par with the first two. After thinking about it some days later I appreciate it a little more and it definately knocks Evolution off the No.2 spot (No.1 being the original).It takes awhile to get into the groove because the beginning parts remind me more of a zombie apocalypse opening with the handheld cameras, military presence in the big city, mass hysteria and exterminations.After that is a massive escape/action sequence where Selene goes headless chicken and brutally slaughters a load of humans without blinking an eye, which is rather shocking. Yeah she's a Death Dealer but it was weird seeing her off humans in the same cold manner as she does Lycans.I felt the connection between her and the girl "Eve" was appropriate. It would have been very annoying if they suddenly altered the character of Selene make her seem more caring and warm. Also, I'm very surprised by how well "Eve" was portrayed- as a horrified and frightened little girl both vulnerable and dangerous at the same time.Another great addition to the character roster is David the Whip Boy (& co). He had some of the cheesiest lines but his ambitions filled in the lack of Vampire mythology which is what gives the Underworld series a sense of depth. With most if not all of the Elders now dead, it's interesting to see how this new world will turn out. Clearly, Selene/Michael/Eve will have a pivotal role in the future struggle of Humans vs Vampires vs Lycans.Overall, the main issues I have with the film are the same as everyone elses (critics not included); the running time and lack of Scott Speedman, otherwise, I look forward to Underworld 5.

Great dvd in 3D of a movie franchise about vampires & werewolves and a hybrid of both. Thanks.

Toller Film

satisfait de ma commande

Valeu a pena, filmaço!

Super génial